Here are some of the most interesting quotes that appeared in Union County Weekly over the course of 2019. Arts (link) Business (link) Community (link) Education (link) Government (link) Sports … [Read more...]
Marvin mayoral hopeful felt ‘threatened’ during campaign
MONROE – Tears filled Mary Shkut’s eyes as Marvin mayoral candidate Christopher Smith gave his testimony Dec. 2 at a special Union County Board of Elections public hearing regarding the Nov. 5 … [Read more...]
Election 2020 ballot begins to take shape
MONROE – Several local and state candidates lined up outside of the Union County Board of Elections Office on Dec. 2 to officially file their candidacy for the 2020 election. Filing opened Dec. 2 and … [Read more...]
Ugly sweaters welcome at Southern Range
MONROE – Southern Range Brewing in Monroe has video games, board games, a graffiti mural and a variety of beers on tap. But unlike other breweries in Union County, they don’t have a production … [Read more...]
Crime Scene (Nov. 22-28)
The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents Nov. 22-28: Indian Trail Break-Ins, Coin Machine • 5900 block of Oakwood Lane Break-Ins, Vehicles • 4000 block of Sardis Church Road • … [Read more...]
Memorable Quotes of 2019: Education
“This nourishes my soul to talk with the students and faculty and listen to them, learn from them." – NC Community College System President Peter Hans during a visit to South Piedmont Community … [Read more...]
Memorable Quotes of 2019: Business
“This is the poster child on how to build a small business. You come into a community, you deliver what you promise and then you give back to the community.” – Pat Kahle, president of the Union County … [Read more...]
Memorable Quotes of 2019: Arts
You’re giving a little bit of yourself with each quilt you make and you’re paying respect to all the women before who made quilts for others – our mother and grandmothers.” – Sandee Henricks, of Sew … [Read more...]
Memorable Quotes of 2019: Government
“I am more afraid of our national debt that I am North Korea. If we let our schools teach that socialism is more acceptable than capitalism, it is not going to go well.” – Fern Shubert, Republican … [Read more...]
Stamp honors veterans, first responders suffering from PTSD
INDIAN TRAIL – Mayor Michael Alvarez was leaving Harris Teeter on an icy day a few years ago when Garland Denny approached him, handed him a pocket-sized copy of the Ten Commandments and explained his … [Read more...]
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